Vac-canister

Abstract

A vacuum-canister that combines the vacuum, dustpan, and trashcan all in one is disclosed herein. The vacuum-canister saves time by allowing the completion of multiple tasks simultaneously. The vacuum-canister can suction both large and small items. Small items are suctioned through the wand extension feature into the dust and trash filter bin. Some larger items can be suctioned through the dustpan and carried to the dust and trash filter bin. Other larger items that are not suctioned can be delivered to the trashcan automatically. The functionality of the vacuum-canister not only saves time, but also minimizes potential aches and pains as a result of daily manual cleaning activities.

The invention claimed is: 
     
       1. A vacuum-canister comprising:
 a trashcan ( 12 ) configured to receive items, the trashcan ( 12 ) comprising a vacuum ( 40 ), the vacuum ( 40 ) integrally formed with the trashcan ( 12 ), the vacuum ( 40 ) including a vacuum hose ( 18 ), the vacuum ( 40 ) configured to deposit items received via the vacuum hose ( 18 ) into the trashcan ( 12 ); 
 a dustpan ( 9 ) configured to be attachable to the vacuum-canister, the dustpan ( 9 ) oriented to travel vertically along the vacuum-canister when actuated, the dustpan ( 9 ) comprising a flap ( 16 ); 
 wherein, the dustpan ( 9 ) is configured so that when the dustpan ( 9 ) is positioned at a bottom ( 50 ) of the vacuum-canister, the flap ( 16 ) is aligned with an opening ( 18   a ) of the vacuum hose ( 18 ); and 
 wherein, the flap ( 16 ) is configured to displace from the opening ( 18   a ) of the vacuum hose ( 18 ) when the vacuum ( 40 ) is activated facilitating the receipt of items through the vacuum hose ( 18 ).